Leica lens compendium book review

The Leica Lens Compendium by Irwin Puts, published by Hove Books, is one of the most valuable photographic books that I have added to my library in recent years. It is a book that every photographer interested in lenses and optical theory should immediately add to his or her collection, whether they are a Leica owner or not.
The book's author is a prolific writer concerning Leica optics and has contributed numerous articles to the magazineLeica  Fotographie International. He is also a regular contributor to online discussion forums on matters relating to Leica cameras and lenses.
Published in the Spring of 2001, this hardcover book is 240 pages in length. It is divided into three major sections. The first 54 pages are a fascinating history of Leica camera and lens manufacture, from the invention of the 35mm camera in the early years of the 20th century to Leica's 21st century state-of-the-art optics. A fascinating read for anyone interested in the development and history of this famo...